Asked by Rocio Lopez on Jun 29, 2024

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An income statement account that is used to record cash overages and cash shortages arising from petty cash transactions or from errors in making change is titled:

A) Cash Lost.
B) Bank Reconciliation.
C) Petty Cash.
D) Cash Over and Short.
E) Cash Receivable.

Cash Over

This term indicates a situation where the actual amount of cash exceeds the expected or recorded amount, often in a cash register or in accounting records.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows the income, expenses, and profits over a specific period, indicating the financial performance of a business.

  • Identify and react to discrepancies in cash management, such as overages, shortages, and errors in recording transactions.
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Ghaith AlshormanJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The income statement account used to record cash overages and cash shortages arising from petty cash transactions or errors in making change is titled "Cash Over and Short." Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Choice A, Cash Lost, is not correct as it suggests a permanent loss of cash rather than a temporary discrepancy. Choice B, Bank Reconciliation, is incorrect as it refers to reconciling the balance between the bank statement and the cash balance in the company's accounting records. Choice C, Petty Cash, is incorrect as it refers to a fund used to pay for small, everyday expenses. Choice E, Cash Receivable, is not relevant to the question as it refers to the amount of cash owed to the company by its customers.